Parks and Recreation Commission
On September 25, 1972, under 1917 Public Act 156, the City of Ishpeming appointed a Parks and Recreation Commission. The Commission is a 7 member advisory board to the City Council and City Manager regarding the operation and maintenance of all park and recreation areas within the City. The Commission includes representatives from the Ishpeming City Council, Ishpeming High School, and other community members. The Commission meets on a regular basis to formulate initiatives for the City’s recreational programs and parks system, to provide oversight for these areas, and to review and recommend changes to the Recreation Plan.
Ordinance 11-2600 – Parks and Recreation Commission
Parks and Recreation Members (3 year terms)
- Kevin Corkin
- Claudia Demarest
- Bob Antilla
- Amy Lerlie
- Craig Heikkila
- Jason Chapman – City Council Representative
- Carrie Meyer School Representative
2026 Meeting Schedule
The Parks and Recreation Commission meets the third Tuesday of every month. Meetings are held in the Ishpeming City Hall Council Chambers, 100 E. Division Street and begin promptly at 4:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, January 20, 2026
- Tuesday, February 17, 2026
- Tuesday, March 17, 2026
- Tuesday, April 21, 2026
- Tuesday, May 19, 2026
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026
- Tuesday, July 21, 2026
- Tuesday, August 18, 2026
- Tuesday, September 15, 2026
- Tuesday, October 20, 2026
- Tuesday, November 17, 2026
- Tuesday, December 15, 2026
Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes
2020 Parks and Recreation Minutes- 2021 Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes
- 2022 Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes
- 2023 Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes
- 2024 Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes
- 2025 Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes
- 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes
